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Strouse Family History

Strouse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Strauss.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Strouse family from?

You can see how Strouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Strouse families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Strouse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strouse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strouse. 21% of Strouse men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Strouse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strouse were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Strouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Strouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strouse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Strouse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Strouse. For the veterans among your Strouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strouse lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Strouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strouse in 1945 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strouse ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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